Things are about to take a dark and violent turn on EastEnders, as Ravi Gulati finds himself pushed to the edge — and his rage explodes in a shocking act of brutality that will leave fans stunned. While Ravi and Priya’s romantic flame burns brighter than ever following their sun-soaked getaway, the illusion of domestic bliss is about to shatter when Ravi’s dark past resurfaces, dragging him back into the shadows he’s been desperate to escape. What begins as a story of love and redemption spirals into chaos, betrayal, and bloodshed — and by the end of the week, someone’s life will hang in the balance.

After months of secret dealings, Ravi has been running a covert drug operation behind Priya’s back. But when his daughter Avani uncovered that Joel — the man she once trusted — had secretly recorded her intimate moments without consent, Ravi was consumed with fury. In an attempt to help his traumatized daughter heal, he temporarily abandoned his criminal enterprise and whisked his family away to Ibiza for some much-needed peace. For a moment, it seemed like a fresh start.

When the Gulatis return to Albert Square, they appear happier than ever. Ravi and Priya can’t keep their hands off each other, and their fiery chemistry lights up the screen — even if their PDA ends up interrupting Suki and Eve’s serious meeting with adoptive parents. To outsiders, Ravi looks like a man who has it all — love, family, and a new lease on life. But beneath the surface, guilt gnaws at him like a festering wound. Every time he looks at Priya, he’s reminded of the secrets he’s hiding and the lies he’s told.

According to insiders, this storyline marks a rare moment where Ravi’s conscience begins to catch up with him. He’s a man torn between two worlds — the devoted father and lover he wants to be, and the ruthless criminal he can’t seem to leave behind. But his attempts to make things right only dig him deeper into danger.

When Ravi secretly meets with his associate Oki, a notorious drug dealer, he learns that the two men caught in his operation — Harry and Kojo — are supposedly free. Oki spins a convincing lie, assuring Ravi that everything has been handled and the nightmare is over. Believing his problems have vanished, Ravi makes a fateful decision: he steps down and hands control of his empire to Oki, trusting him to keep things clean. But in EastEnders, trust is always a dangerous game — and Ravi’s blind faith could end in blood.

Unbeknownst to him, Kojo is still being held captive. In a desperate attempt to escape and warn others, Kojo makes a daring move to flee, but Oki catches him in the act. The chilling confrontation leaves Kojo’s fate uncertain, as Oki’s patience runs out. Meanwhile, Ravi’s guilt begins to manifest in paranoia and impulsive behavior. His inner turmoil worsens when he learns that Joel — the man responsible for Avani’s trauma — has returned to Walford, smug and unrepentant.

Ravi’s anger simmers dangerously as he watches Joel flaunt his freedom, showing no remorse for what he did. Priya urges Ravi to stay calm, warning him not to spiral back into violence. But when Joel mocks Ravi’s family in public, taunting him about Avani’s humiliation, Ravi completely loses control.

In a heart-stopping moment, Ravi snaps. The screen explodes with chaos as he charges at Joel, his rage uncontainable. Grabbing a nearby iron rod, Ravi strikes Joel with terrifying force. The sound echoes through Albert Square as Joel collapses, bloodied and unconscious. The once-charming charmer is now a man consumed by fury and regret.

Priya’s horrified scream pierces the air as she rushes to pull Ravi back. The residents of Walford look on in shock, frozen by the brutality of what they’ve just witnessed. Ravi, breathing heavily, drops the weapon as realization dawns on him — he’s crossed a line he can never uncross. The camera lingers on his trembling hands, stained with the consequences of his rage.

As Joel is rushed to the hospital, his life hanging by a thread, the fallout ripples through the Square. The police swarm the scene, and Priya is torn between protecting the man she loves and facing the truth that he’s become a danger to everyone — even himself. Avani is devastated, blaming herself for triggering her father’s outburst, while Suki and Eve, still reeling from the chaos, warn Priya that Ravi’s temper could destroy their entire family.

Meanwhile, Oki uses Ravi’s meltdown to his advantage, tightening his grip on the criminal underworld. With Ravi distracted by the aftermath of the attack, Oki quietly expands his operation, leaving Kojo and Harry in even greater peril. The question now isn’t whether Ravi will pay for his actions — it’s how far Oki will go to ensure he never regains control.

But Ravi’s troubles don’t end there. As the week unfolds, Priya begins to uncover the truth about his secret dealings with Oki. Her suspicions mount when she finds mysterious text messages on his phone and overhears a tense call about “unfinished business.” When she confronts him, Ravi breaks down, confessing that he’d been running drugs to pay off old debts — and that his attempt to quit might have just put his family in danger.

Torn between love and betrayal, Priya is faced with an impossible choice: stand by Ravi as his world collapses, or turn him in to protect their daughter from further harm. The couple’s once-passionate relationship now teeters on the edge of ruin, with the shadow of Joel’s bloodied body haunting every moment they share.

By the end of the week, Ravi’s life has completely spiraled out of control. The police investigation intensifies as Joel’s condition worsens, and whispers spread through Walford about what really happened that night. Ravi’s friends and enemies alike begin to take sides — some defending him as a father pushed too far, others demanding justice for Joel’s brutal beating.

As the walls close in, Ravi faces his most devastating reckoning yet. Can he find redemption before he loses everything? Or will this violent outburst be the final act that seals his fate — and tears his family apart forever?

One thing is certain: EastEnders fans are in for one of the most explosive weeks the Square has seen in years. With passion, betrayal, and blood boiling to the surface, Ravi’s iron rod attack on Joel will send shockwaves through every corner of Walford — and nothing will ever be the same again.